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- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
- Problem
- Forest River Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Coachmen Galleria, Dynamax Isata, and Forest River Battisti Coach, Forester, and Sunseeker motorhomes, built on 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. The rear part of the front fender liner may contact and chafe the brake hose, possibly resulting in a loss of brake fluid.
- Risk
- Loss of brake fluid can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will inspect and replace the brake hoses, as necessary. Additionally, the fender liners will be modified. All services will be performed free of charge. This recall began July 8, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BRADVER. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1177.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
On certain 2020-2021 motorhomes built on 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis, the rear part of the front fender liner may contact and chafe the brake hose. Over time this can cause the hose to leak, resulting in a loss of brake fluid.
Losing brake fluid can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. If you own an affected vehicle, check your VIN for open recalls and contact Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers to schedule the free inspection and repair.
The remedy is free of charge: dealers will inspect and replace the brake hoses as necessary and modify the fender liners. Forest River will also notify owners. You can contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267 (DVUSA recall number VS3BRADVER; Forest River recall number 51-1177). The recall began July 8, 2020.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Coachmen Galleria | 20202021 |
|---|---|
| Dynamax Isata | 20202021 |
| Forest River Battisti | 20202021 |
| Forest River Forester | 20202021 |
| Forest River Sunseeker | 20202021 |